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The Continental Contact Tyre with Wire Bead is engineered to meet the demands of urban commuters and touring cyclists who prioritise reliability, safety, and performance. Specifically designed for hybrid bikes, this tyre delivers an optimal blend of speed, comfort, and durability, making it a dependable choice for daily city rides as well as extended touring adventures. Its reflective sidewall option enhances visibility in low-light environments, significantly improving rider safety during early mornings, evenings, or adverse weather conditions. Explore more from Continental and discover a wide range of solutions in our Tyres collection.
Constructed with a uniform centre tread and reinforced belt assembly, the Continental Contact Tyre ensures a smooth, fast-rolling experience on paved surfaces. The flexible shoulder lugs paired with fine sipes provide reliable grip on slippery or uneven terrain such as gritty corners and tow paths. Its robust gumwall sidewall is designed to withstand the rigours of urban cycling and the stresses associated with tandem riding, offering exceptional durability and puncture resistance. Additionally, the ultra-fine polyamide carcass minimises rolling resistance, enhancing ride comfort and efficiency, which is particularly beneficial for electric bike users aiming to extend battery life.
Is this tyre suitable for different rider sizes and bike configurations?
The Continental Contact Tyre is available in multiple configurations to accommodate a variety of hybrid bike sizes and rider preferences, ensuring broad compatibility and performance consistency.
What accessories complement this tyre for enhanced cycling experience?
To optimise your ride, consider pairing this tyre with quality pedals, helmets, and lighting systems. Explore our pedals, helmets, and lights collections for compatible accessories designed to enhance safety and comfort.
Stock Status Instock - Instore - Item Usually shipped or available for shop collection, within 48 hours (Mon-Fri)
Instock - Supplier Warehouse - Item is held in Suppliers Warehouse, Depending on the the supplier transfer time can vary from 24 Hours to 14 Days for item held in European warehouse.
(over festive periods some suppliers shut from 24th Dec-2nd Jan so orders can be delayed through this period.)
Brands held in European website include Trek, Bontrager, Electra, Wahoo, Rapha. For up-to-date transfer times please call customer services on +44 (0)1782 768622
Most out products are shipped by FedEx, providing unprecedented reliability and speed. Lightweight Spares below £25.00 value have a Royal Mail postage option, which is sent via Tracked 48 service. - £2.99
Shipping on all Domestic Orders over £50.00 (excluding bikes and home trainers) for delivery within the UK is completely FREE!
Bike and Home Trainers and oversize Goods £15.00 - FedEx
White Glove Bike Delivery - our white glove option has your bike personally delivered to you by a fully trained Mechanic and Bike fitter - £99.99
(Certain bikes will only have this option such as Cargo Bikes)
To Qualify for FREE Shipping:
In some cases, we may ship items out with another courier, depending on the status and availability of items ordered. (Customers will not be charged more and will be refunded any unused postage cost) If part of an order is cancelled and the total drops below the £50.00 free postage, a postage charge may be taken.Â
Delivery costs will be clearly stated on the checkout page, though you will need to register (to provide your delivery address) in order to see the delivery costs.Â
If you have any questions about delivery charges, times or none delivery please do not hesitate to get in touch by email:store@swinnertoncycles.co.uk or by telephone on +44 (0)1782 768622. Handling is normally 48 hours, but at busy periods this may be extended but we will endeavor to process your order within 5 working days. Please bear in mind in some cases orders can take longer to process, please contact us for more details.
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.

